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Let’s protect our elephants together
KOTA KINABALU: Let’s live in harmony with our wildlife as we strive to protect our animals. This was message conveyed by Sabah Wildlife Department director Augustine Tuugu during the World Elephant Day 2020 celebration at the Lok Kawi Wildlife Park on Aug 12, Wed. “For instance, we must be more responsible with the elephants especially…
Ancient head-hunting swords on display at Rumah Terbalik
TUARAN: A variety of head-hunting swords dating back to the 1800s are showcasing now at the Ruang Rumah of the Rumah Terbalik & 3D Wonders Museum in conjunction with the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2020. The exhibition themed ‘The Borneo Head-Hunting’ started from July 8 till December 31, featured collections of 14…
Cultural village highlighting Sabah major tribes
KOTA KINABALU: The Mari Mari Cultural Village is reopening to welcome visitors next week amidst the easing of the recovery movement control order to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. Visitors will be experiencing a new norm and advised to strictly adhere to the standard operating procedure imposed by the government during their visit to…
Borneo Holiday playing its part to revive Sabah tourism via photo contest
KOTA KINABALU: The Borneo Holiday & Vehicles Rental Sdn Bhd has taken a proactive step to come up with a photo contest on their Facebook page to revive the ailing Sabah tourism sector which had been badly hit by the global COVID-19 pandemic. The ‘I Love Sabah Photo Contest 2020’ started from July 1 to…
Opening up Sabah for international visitors could be a timely relief
KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Sabah Chapter) welcomes the initiative of the Sabah Government to open the state borders for international arrival in September this year to resume tourism activities. “This is a positive step forward by our state government as we welcome tourists from those nations or states who…
Sabah aims to reopen its door for international arrival in Sept
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah aims to reopen its door to welcome international tourists in September 2020. Deputy Chief Minister cum Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew (pix) has assured the safety and health aspects of Sabahans will be top priority when the state opened its borders for international tourists. She said this after relaunching…
Rumah Terbalik offers attractive lucky prizes for visitors
KOTA KINABALU: The Rumah Terbalik has set aside RM350,000 in lucky draw prize to boost local tourism amidst the recovery movement control order to curb the global COVID-19 pandemic. Its owner, Alexander Yee said starting from July 3 until July 31, 2020, they will be giving away exciting prizes to all who bought the Rumah…
DREAM CRUISES, WORLD’S FIRST CRUISE LINE TO RESUME OPERATION AFTER GLOBAL CRUISE INDUSTRY SHUTDOWN DUE TO PANDEMIC
Hong Kong, 29 June 2020 – Genting Cruise Lines announced the restart of cruise operations for Dream Cruises with Explorer Dream operating two and three-night “Taiwan Island-Hopping” itineraries beginning from 26 July 2020, departing from Keelung and calling at Penghu, Matzu and Kinmen islands. “After months of detailed planning with the authorities to ensure the safety and health of guests and…
AirAsia delivers Same Day Credits
SEPANG, 25 June 2020 – AirAsia guests can now secure their credit with the airline easier and faster, with their credits now redeemed on the same day the request is made. The latest move is in line with the company’s value to be guest-obsessed and aims to reduce the stress and uncertainty of current times,…
Thailand’s 127 national parks to reopen on 1 July
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has announced the scheduled reopening of 127 national parks across Thailand from 1 July, following the temporary closure from 25 March as part of the nationwide effort to contain the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). From 1 July, a total of 64 national parks will be…